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📊 Environmental Assessment Report

This comprehensive report analyzes both flood risk and industrial pollution exposure for this property. The assessment combines multiple data sources including USGS elevation, FEMA flood zones, historical storm modeling, and EPA Toxic Release Inventory records.

🌊 Part 1: Flood Risk Analysis

Property Overview

This section shows the fundamental characteristics of the property, including its elevation above sea level, FEMA flood zone designation, and our calculated overall flood risk rating based on historical data and topographic analysis.

Address
3106 LAZY PINE LN LA PORTE 77571
Building Size
3,417 sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
8.86 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
AE
High Risk - 1% annual chance with established base flood elevation
Overall Risk
High
Property flooded at 1.1ft depth. Risk based on flood depth at structure.

Risk Assessment Outputs

These detailed metrics show the technical outputs from our flood risk model. They include predicted water depths at the property during a 5000-year flood event and estimated flood damage based on USACE methodology.

Risk Rating
High
Flood Depth
1.14 ft ±0.5 ft
Depth of water above ground level.
Water Surface Elevation (WSE)
N/A
Water surface elevation data not available.
Area Inundated
N/A
Data not available
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage Estimate (HCAD Valuation)
$0
Based on HCAD building value of $240,846 (3,417 sqft). Using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers depth-damage curves.
Depth-Damage Estimate (Neighborhood Comparison)
$0
No neighborhood valuation estimate available. Building exists (3,417 sqft) but no comparable neighborhood data found.
Analysis Method
COG Bathtub Model
Raster-based flood inundation query

Flood Simulation

This simulation shows whether the property would flood based on a 5000-year flood event with 3m (9.84ft) water level. Use the interactive tool to explore different scenarios.

⚠️ Property Would Be Flooded
Flood Depth: 1.14 feet
Severity: Minor

Adjust Flood Simulation

The analysis above uses default settings (5000-year flood, 3m/9.84ft water level). To explore different flood scenarios with interactive maps, return to the main tool:

Open Interactive Analysis Tool

Flood Risk Recommendations

Based on the property's flood risk profile, here are specific action items to consider.

  • This property is in a high-risk flood zone. Flood insurance is required for mortgages.
  • Consider flood mitigation measures like elevated utilities and flood vents.
  • Review the interactive flood simulator to understand how different rainfall events could affect this property.
  • Contact Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage projects and flood information.
  • Simulation shows flooding at current water level - review property drainage and consider mitigation.

🏭 Part 2: Industrial Pollution Exposure

Property Pollution Ranking
High
Higher pollution than 87% of Houston homes
This ranking compares pollution levels within 2 miles of this property against 10,000 randomly sampled Houston metro properties. Lower percentiles indicate higher pollution exposure.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (Last 10 Years)
3.82 million lbs
Extremely High
585.3x more than typical Houston property
≈ 191 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Total chemical releases from all industrial facilities within a 2-mile radius over the past decade (2014–2024). Data from EPA's Toxic Release Inventory tracking air, water, and land discharges.
💨 Air Pollution (Last 10 Years)
3.82 million lbs
Extremely High
791.7x more than typical Houston property
Chemicals released into the air from nearby facilities over 10 years. Includes both fugitive emissions (leaks, evaporation) and stack emissions (smokestacks, vents). May affect local air quality.
💧 Water Pollution (Last 10 Years)
567 lbs
High
Most Houston properties have none nearby
Chemical discharges to surface water (bayous, streams, drainage) from industrial facilities within 2 miles over the past decade. May impact local waterways and drainage systems.

❤️ Why It Matters

High chemical activity nearby can indicate industrial zones, truck traffic, or potential odor and noise issues. These factors may affect air quality, long-term property desirability, and neighborhood character. This data helps you understand the industrial footprint around your property.

🏙️ Houston Metro Benchmarks

Comparison with typical Houston properties (based on 10,000 randomly sampled homes). All measurements are for chemicals released within a 2-mile radius.

PeriodTotalAirWater
Typical Houston Property (2014-2024)6,524 lbs4,822 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2014-2024)3,818,463 lbs3,817,896 lbs567 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)2,257,524 lbs263,716 lbs51 lbs

📊 How This Property Compares to Houston Metro

Based on a random sample of 10,000 Houston properties, this chart shows the distribution of pollution levels across the metro area. The highlighted bar indicates where this property falls compared to other homes. Lower percentiles mean higher pollution exposure.

0-9thMost Polluted
9.9%
10-19th
10.1%
20-29th
9.9%
30-39th
10.1%
40-49th
9.7%
50-59th
10.2%
60-69th
6%
70-79th
5.8%
80-89th
4.3%
90-100thLowest Pollution
34.2%
Higher pollution than 87% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 10-19th percentile (top 15% most polluted).

Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):

Toluene, Methanol, Ethylene, Ammonia, Acrylic acid

View the full list of 69 chemicals below.

Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total) (69 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs, 10yr)Water (lbs, 10yr)Total (lbs, 10yr)
1Toluene108-88-3719,835 lbs0 lbs719,835 lbs
2Methanol67-56-1661,742 lbs55 lbs661,797 lbs
3Ethylene74-85-1362,041 lbs0 lbs362,041 lbs
4Ammonia7664-41-7353,122 lbs0 lbs353,122 lbs
5Acrylic acid79-10-7251,302 lbs0 lbs251,302 lbs
6n-Hexane110-54-3205,902 lbs0 lbs205,902 lbs
7Vinyl acetate108-05-4142,721 lbs0 lbs142,721 lbs
8Benzene71-43-2115,467 lbs0 lbs115,467 lbs
9Titanium tetrachloride7550-45-0108,195 lbs0 lbs108,195 lbs
10Cyclohexane110-82-7102,641 lbs0 lbs102,641 lbs
11Propylene oxide75-56-995,696 lbs0 lbs95,696 lbs
121,3-Butadiene106-99-091,536 lbs0 lbs91,536 lbs
13Acrylonitrile107-13-185,616 lbs0 lbs85,616 lbs
14Ethylbenzene100-41-471,887 lbs0 lbs71,887 lbs
15Styrene100-42-558,031 lbs0 lbs58,031 lbs
16n-Butyl alcohol71-36-354,543 lbs0 lbs54,543 lbs
17Isoprene78-79-547,793 lbs0 lbs47,793 lbs
18Ethylene glycol107-21-137,504 lbs0 lbs37,504 lbs
19Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-735,137 lbs0 lbs35,137 lbs
20Certain glycol ethersN23034,372 lbs0 lbs34,372 lbs
21Phenol108-95-230,497 lbs0 lbs30,497 lbs
22Propylene115-07-127,337 lbs0 lbs27,337 lbs
23Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-017,903 lbs0 lbs17,903 lbs
24Acetaldehyde75-07-014,843 lbs0 lbs14,843 lbs
25Formaldehyde50-00-010,409 lbs0 lbs10,409 lbs
26Epichlorohydrin106-89-88,484 lbs0 lbs8,484 lbs
27Dimethylamine124-40-37,773 lbs0 lbs7,773 lbs
28Maleic anhydride108-31-66,232 lbs0 lbs6,232 lbs
29Trade SecretTRD SECRT5,905 lbs88 lbs5,993 lbs
30Dibutyl phthalate84-74-25,792 lbs0 lbs5,792 lbs
31Diphenylamine122-39-44,854 lbs0 lbs4,854 lbs
321,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-64,544 lbs0 lbs4,544 lbs
33tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-04,519 lbs0 lbs4,519 lbs
34Butyl acrylate141-32-24,456 lbs0 lbs4,456 lbs
35Propyleneimine75-55-83,701 lbs0 lbs3,701 lbs
36Methyl methacrylate80-62-63,050 lbs0 lbs3,050 lbs
371,4-Dioxane123-91-12,644 lbs0 lbs2,644 lbs
381,2-Butylene oxide106-88-72,348 lbs0 lbs2,348 lbs
39Chlorine7782-50-52,246 lbs0 lbs2,246 lbs
40Formic acid64-18-62,017 lbs0 lbs2,017 lbs
41NonylphenolN5301,974 lbs0 lbs1,974 lbs
42Allyl alcohol107-18-61,820 lbs0 lbs1,820 lbs
43Naphthalene91-20-31,635 lbs0 lbs1,635 lbs
44Ethylene oxide75-21-81,600 lbs0 lbs1,600 lbs
45Nitric acid7697-37-21,419 lbs0 lbs1,419 lbs
46Dicyclopentadiene77-73-61,387 lbs0 lbs1,387 lbs
47Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN535773 lbs0 lbs773 lbs
48Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7664-93-9597 lbs0 lbs597 lbs
49Hydrazine302-01-2437 lbs0 lbs437 lbs
50Acrolein107-02-8402 lbs0 lbs402 lbs
51Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs370 lbs370 lbs
52Hydroquinone123-31-9355 lbs0 lbs355 lbs
53Benzyl chloride100-44-7228 lbs0 lbs228 lbs
54Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate117-81-7222 lbs0 lbs222 lbs
55Diethanolamine111-42-2106 lbs0 lbs106 lbs
56Diethyl sulfate64-67-585 lbs0 lbs85 lbs
57Zinc compoundsN98248 lbs33 lbs81 lbs
58Phthalic anhydride85-44-940 lbs0 lbs40 lbs
59Antimony compoundsN01020 lbs15 lbs35 lbs
60Acetonitrile75-05-833 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
61Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether111-44-426 lbs0 lbs26 lbs
622,4-Dimethylphenol105-67-917 lbs0 lbs17 lbs
63Triethylamine121-44-810 lbs0 lbs15 lbs
64Cumene98-82-815 lbs0 lbs15 lbs
65Antimony And Antimony CompoundsN0105 lbs5 lbs10 lbs
661,3-Phenylenediamine108-45-22 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
67Lead7439-92-12 lbs0 lbs2 lbs
68Boron trifluoride7637-07-21 lbs0 lbs1 lbs
69Nickel compoundsN4950 lbs1 lbs1 lbs

Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):

Methanol, Allyl alcohol, Toluene, Vinyl acetate, Acrylic acid

View the full list of 57 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.

Chemicals Released (2024 Only) (57 chemicals)

#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Methanol67-56-130,599 lbs5 lbs978,707 lbs
2Allyl alcohol107-18-696 lbs0 lbs233,588 lbs
3Toluene108-88-340,136 lbs0 lbs173,363 lbs
4Vinyl acetate108-05-414,116 lbs0 lbs128,626 lbs
5Acrylic acid79-10-721,027 lbs0 lbs124,256 lbs
6Dimethylamine124-40-3228 lbs0 lbs91,985 lbs
7Nickel compoundsN4950 lbs0 lbs74,741 lbs
8Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-71,270 lbs0 lbs66,506 lbs
9Diphenylamine122-39-42 lbs0 lbs48,628 lbs
10n-Hexane110-54-319,447 lbs0 lbs36,695 lbs
11tert-Butyl alcohol75-65-0986 lbs0 lbs34,701 lbs
12Styrene100-42-54,012 lbs0 lbs33,581 lbs
13Ammonia7664-41-730,863 lbs0 lbs31,185 lbs
14Cyclohexane110-82-78,101 lbs0 lbs29,411 lbs
15Ethylene74-85-125,454 lbs0 lbs25,454 lbs
16Acetaldehyde75-07-0496 lbs0 lbs23,127 lbs
17Ethylbenzene100-41-44,313 lbs0 lbs15,989 lbs
18Isoprene78-79-512,309 lbs0 lbs12,309 lbs
19Titanium tetrachloride7550-45-010,755 lbs0 lbs10,755 lbs
20Benzene71-43-28,393 lbs0 lbs8,949 lbs
21Propylene oxide75-56-97,974 lbs0 lbs7,977 lbs
22Dicyclopentadiene77-73-697 lbs0 lbs7,585 lbs
23Phenol108-95-21,875 lbs0 lbs6,506 lbs
24Ethylene glycol107-21-13,258 lbs0 lbs6,093 lbs
25Vanadium compoundsN7700 lbs0 lbs5,540 lbs
26Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region)N0900 lbs0 lbs5,055 lbs
27Naphthalene91-20-3235 lbs0 lbs4,135 lbs
28Acetonitrile75-05-824 lbs0 lbs4,091 lbs
291,3-Butadiene106-99-03,642 lbs0 lbs3,642 lbs
30Propylene115-07-12,951 lbs0 lbs2,951 lbs
31NonylphenolN530551 lbs0 lbs2,678 lbs
32n-Butyl alcohol71-36-3942 lbs0 lbs2,104 lbs
33Certain glycol ethersN230421 lbs0 lbs2,084 lbs
341,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6624 lbs0 lbs2,021 lbs
35Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size)7647-01-01,959 lbs0 lbs1,959 lbs
36Maleic anhydride108-31-61,351 lbs0 lbs1,351 lbs
37Formic acid64-18-6175 lbs0 lbs1,197 lbs
38Formaldehyde50-00-0447 lbs0 lbs1,090 lbs
39Dibutyl phthalate84-74-2496 lbs0 lbs1,073 lbs
40Acrylonitrile107-13-1879 lbs0 lbs1,029 lbs
41Butyl acrylate141-32-2848 lbs0 lbs848 lbs
42Epichlorohydrin106-89-8643 lbs0 lbs643 lbs
43Trade SecretTRD SECRT0 lbs46 lbs581 lbs
44Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution)N5110 lbs0 lbs551 lbs
45Ethylene oxide75-21-8462 lbs0 lbs462 lbs
46Methyl methacrylate80-62-6387 lbs0 lbs387 lbs
47Benzyl chloride100-44-7119 lbs0 lbs379 lbs
48Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate117-81-7222 lbs0 lbs222 lbs
49Nitric acid7697-37-2219 lbs0 lbs219 lbs
50Hydroquinone123-31-923 lbs0 lbs185 lbs
511,4-Dioxane123-91-1126 lbs0 lbs126 lbs
521,2-Butylene oxide106-88-752 lbs0 lbs52 lbs
53Hydrazine302-01-239 lbs0 lbs39 lbs
54Acrolein107-02-828 lbs0 lbs38 lbs
55Antimony And Antimony CompoundsN0100 lbs0 lbs33 lbs
56Propyleneimine75-55-832 lbs0 lbs32 lbs
57Phthalic anhydride85-44-914 lbs0 lbs14 lbs

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